Until the 22nd, the Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar tenth house. Satisfaction and fulfillment during this cycle come from doing your professional best, shining as a responsible and capable person, and contributing to the world in practical ways. You might have a chance to receive acknowledgement or praise for your work or good character now. Landing support from authority figures is easier at this time. Avoid the pitfalls of pride or arrogance standing in your way of success.

The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true from the 22nd. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, light-hearted, cosmopolitan, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off, or at least satisfies. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time. This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children (especially others' children) may increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.

Career matters are strong this month, dear Sagittarius. Whether you are seeking it or not, you are in the spotlight. Show the most competent and responsible side of your nature now for maximum success. While there can be some backtracking and progress might seem slow, after the 12th, these matters clear up. A partner or partnership becomes clearer mid-month, as do financial matters. Many of you will be focusing on learning, improving your skills set, and possibly writing or speaking in new ways this month. Excitement on the home front is brewing. New and exciting energy is brought to your domestic life. There may be a scurry of activity at this time, or opportunities that seem to come out of the blue. From the 8th forward, your love life is especially private or quiet. This trend continues until January 2011, as Venus will be spending an unusual amount of time in your privacy and soul sector. You're less outwardly affectionate and require some time to soul-search about your love life. The 23rd brings new light on a romantic or creative endeavor. Emotions run high. Creatively, this is a month in which you are really finding yourself and connecting to your hidden or dormant talents.

Mercury is retrograde from August 20th to September 12th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. An argument over joint finances can also get you into hot water. Hold back. Because Virgo and Gemini are on the angles of your chart, you may be especially sensitive to all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues. Occurring in your solar tenth house this time, extra care should be exercised when communicating with the public, superiors, and co-workers. You may find that communications with bosses and co-workers, and other professional matters, can be tricky. Strive to be as clear as possible so that you are not misunderstood when dealing with the public. Put off making career decisions as much as possible for the time being. You may be re-thinking matters regarding your life path, but it's best to think rather than act for now, as your judgment may be compromised. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with authority figures during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.

In 2010, Jupiter conjuncts Uranus on June 8th and September 18th. This exciting aspect occurred in your solar fifth house in June and occurs in your solar fourth house in September. It's a time when the need for progressive change suddenly becomes apparent. We might take risks (perhaps, but not necessarily, foolish ones) for the sake of freedom under the Jupiter-Uranus influence. We can open ourselves up to new ways of thinking now. However, we could also too easily avoid taking responsibility for things that truly matter. We're open to new energies, approaches, and attitudes. Fortunate events occur as a direct result of our willingness to entertain the unusual and to think outside of the box. We are feeling brave, positive, and optimistic. This month, excitement on the home front is likely with this Jupiter-Uranus duo in your sector of home and family. New and exciting energy is brought to your domestic life. There may be a scurry of activity at this time, or opportunities that seem to come out of the blue.

Jupiter's alignment with Uranus twice this year has strong effects on you because Jupiter is your ruler. It places a big focus on communication and self-expression for you. While much of the year your focus is on inner wellness, comfort, and safety, you are also finding your voice and valuing your freedom. Many of you will be focusing on learning, improving your skills set, and possibly writing or speaking in new ways.

Venus continues to move through your solar eleventh house until the 8th. This is a strong time for putting your ego aside and lowering your defenses and simply enjoying people. It's a good time for networking and settling disputes if there are differences to iron out with friends. Cooperation comes easily, and warm friendships can be made during this cycle. Personal freedom is especially important to you right now, and you won't enjoy any associations that limit you. It can also be a good time for earnings from business.

Venus graces your solar twelfth house from the 8th. The twelfth house is a sector of endings, privacy, and mental health, and with Venus here, it's possible that you are reviewing your feelings for someone, or enjoying a more private love life for the time being. You may not be open with your affections for whatever reason now, and this shouldn't be a problem -- it may be difficult to articulate, verbalize, or intellectualize your feelings for the time being. Doing some soul-searching as well as an enhanced ability to perceive other dimensions in love can lead you to a deeper understanding of your own love needs and possibly of a love relationship. Love might involve some form of sacrifice or simply a lot of giving and lending of support as opposed to receiving during this cycle.

Mars continues to activate your solar eleventh house until the 14th. You take a more direct approach to realizing your dreams now, rather than simply hoping and wishing. You might find that you have more energy and enthusiasm for spending time with others, but arguments now may be with or on behalf of friends. You can be especially effective at encouraging others now, as well as at leading or organizing a group.

From the 14th, Mars energizes your solar twelfth house. While Mars occupies the twelfth house, asserting yourself in a direct and straightforward manner can be difficult. This is largely due to a feeling of not being in touch with what it is you want or desire just for the time being as you reassess your goals and needs. The lack of direction and self-knowledge should prompt you to look within to learn about your desires. It is likely that you will be much clearer when Mars reaches your first house. For the time being, take some time for rest and give your ego a break.　

Until the 23rd, the Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar ninth house. This is a cycle in which you seek to expand your experiences and awareness, whether through philosophical thinking, higher education, travel, or simply activities that take you away from your everyday routines. You may feel a little restless if you don't find ways to explore. It's an excellent period for looking at your life from a different perspective--a broader one--whether you initiate this process or you make contact with others who stimulate you to think about your circumstances differently. Your energy is strong, open, and friendly right now, you come across well to others, and you are a little bolder and adventurous than usual.

From the 23rd, the Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

Competitive energies with associates and friends are likely in August, dear Sagittarius. These can be pleasant or disconcerting, sometimes both at once, but certainly stimulating. Friends are likely to turn to you for advice, and you could easily find yourself in the middle! Some of you might begin a new love relationship through a friend or networking efforts. Financial matters, particularly money earned from business, can be tense for the time being, although changes taking place now are likely to bring you to a much better place at a later date. Until the 23rd, you are feeling especially adventurous and philosophical. An energy boost has you thinking of breaking the routine and expanding your experiences. You're in a mostly cheerful mood and it's easy to find like-minded people to share it with. From the 23rd, career matters and responsibilities come into focus. If you've cut any corners in work projects recently, these will probably come back for review and redoing. The 24th can bring family and home matters to your attention.

Mercury is retrograde from August 20th to September 12th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. An argument over joint finances can also get you into hot water. Hold back. Because Virgo and Gemini are on the angles of your chart, you may be especially sensitive to all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues. Occurring in your solar tenth house this time, extra care should be exercised when communicating with the public, superiors, and co-workers. You may find that communications with bosses and co-workers, and other professional matters, can be tricky. Strive to be as clear as possible so that you are not misunderstood when dealing with the public. Put off making career decisions as much as possible for the time being. You may be re-thinking matters regarding your life path, but it's best to think rather than act for now, as your judgment may be compromised. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with authority figures during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.

Venus continues to transit your solar tenth house until the 6th. Relationships with authority figures, superiors, and with the public are in focus during this cycle. It's a strong period for diplomatic relations, although a negative expression of this position could be bending over backwards to please rather than positive, friendly relations. It's a time when being a team player reaps the most rewards, and you may be mixing business with pleasure now. This may be a time when you are especially enjoying your career or position and making the most of it.

Venus graces your solar eleventh house from the 6th. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mars activates and energizes your solar eleventh house this month. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

This position can also indicate including a lover in activities with friends, or finding romance through networking or other group/friend associations.

This month, the Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

Career matters are strong this month, dear Sagittarius. Whether you are seeking it or not, you are in the spotlight. Show the most competent and responsible side of your nature now for maximum success. While there can be some backtracking and progress might seem slow, after the 12th, these matters clear up. A partner or partnership becomes clearer mid-month, as do financial matters. Many of you will be focusing on learning, improving your skills set, and possibly writing or speaking in new ways this month. Excitement on the home front is brewing. New and exciting energy is brought to your domestic life. There may be a scurry of activity at this time, or opportunities that seem to come out of the blue. From the 8th forward, your love life is especially private or quiet. This trend continues until January 2011, as Venus will be spending an unusual amount of time in your privacy and soul sector. You're less outwardly affectionate and require some time to soul-search about your love life. The 23rd brings new light on a romantic or creative endeavor. Emotions run high. Creatively, this is a month in which you are really finding yourself and connecting to your hidden or dormant talents.

Mercury is retrograde from August 20th to September 12th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. An argument over joint finances can also get you into hot water. Hold back. Because Virgo and Gemini are on the angles of your chart, you may be especially sensitive to all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues. Occurring in your solar tenth house this time, extra care should be exercised when communicating with the public, superiors, and co-workers. You may find that communications with bosses and co-workers, and other professional matters, can be tricky. Strive to be as clear as possible so that you are not misunderstood when dealing with the public. Put off making career decisions as much as possible for the time being. You may be re-thinking matters regarding your life path, but it's best to think rather than act for now, as your judgment may be compromised. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with authority figures during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.

In 2010, Jupiter conjuncts Uranus on June 8th and September 18th. This exciting aspect occurs in your solar fourth house. It's a time when the need for progressive change suddenly becomes apparent. We might take risks (perhaps, but not necessarily, foolish ones) for the sake of freedom under the Jupiter-Uranus influence. We can open ourselves up to new ways of thinking now. However, we could also too easily avoid taking responsibility for things that truly matter. We're open to new energies, approaches, and attitudes. Fortunate events occur as a direct result of our willingness to entertain the unusual and to think outside of the box. We are feeling brave, positive, and optimistic. For you, excitement on the home front is likely with this Jupiter-Uranus duo in your sector of home and family. New and exciting energy is brought to your domestic life. There may be a scurry of activity at this time, or opportunities that seem to come out of the blue.

Jupiter's alignment with Uranus twice this year has strong effects on you because Jupiter is your ruler. It places a big focus on communication and self-expression for you. While much of the year your focus is on inner wellness, comfort, and safety, you are also finding your voice and valuing your freedom. Many of you will be focusing on learning, improving your skills set, and possibly writing or speaking in new ways.

Venus continues to move through your solar eleventh house until the 24th. This is a strong time for putting your ego aside and lowering your defenses and simply enjoying people. It's a good time for networking and settling disputes if there are differences to iron out with friends. Cooperation comes easily, and warm friendships can be made during this cycle. Personal freedom is especially important to you right now, and you won't enjoy any associations that limit you. It can also be a good time for earnings from business.

Venus graces your solar twelfth house from the 24th. The twelfth house is a sector of endings, privacy, and mental health, and with Venus here, it's possible that you are reviewing your feelings for someone, or enjoying a more private love life for the time being. You may not be open with your affections for whatever reason now, and this shouldn't be a problem -- it may be difficult to articulate, verbalize, or intellectualize your feelings for the time being. Doing some soul-searching as well as an enhanced ability to perceive other dimensions in love can lead you to a deeper understanding of your own love needs and possibly of a love relationship. Love might involve some form of sacrifice or simply a lot of giving and lending of support as opposed to receiving during this cycle.

Mars continues to activate your solar eleventh house this month. You take a more direct approach to realizing your dreams now, rather than simply hoping and wishing. You might find that you have more energy and enthusiasm for spending time with others, but arguments now may be with or on behalf of friends. You can be especially effective at encouraging others now, as well as at leading or organizing a group.

This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.

Competitive energies with associates and friends are likely in August, dear Sagittarius. These can be pleasant or disconcerting, sometimes both at once, but certainly stimulating. Friends are likely to turn to you for advice, and you could easily find yourself in the middle! Some of you might begin a new love relationship through a friend or networking efforts. Financial matters, particularly money earned from business, can be tense for the time being, although changes taking place now are likely to bring you to a much better place at a later date. Until the 23rd, you are feeling especially adventurous and philosophical. An energy boost has you thinking of breaking the routine and expanding your experiences. You're in a mostly cheerful mood and it's easy to find like-minded people to share it with. From the 23rd, career matters and responsibilities come into focus. If you've cut any corners in work projects recently, these will probably come back for review and redoing. The 24th can bring family and home matters to your attention.

Mercury is retrograde from August 20th to September 12th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. An argument over joint finances can also get you into hot water. Hold back. Because Virgo and Gemini are on the angles of your chart, you may be especially sensitive to all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues. Occurring in your solar tenth house this time, extra care should be exercised when communicating with the public, superiors, and co-workers. You may find that communications with bosses and co-workers, and other professional matters, can be tricky. Strive to be as clear as possible so that you are not misunderstood when dealing with the public. Put off making career decisions as much as possible for the time being. You may be re-thinking matters regarding your life path, but it's best to think rather than act for now, as your judgment may be compromised. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with authority figures during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.

Venus continues to transit your solar tenth house until the 17th. Relationships with authority figures, superiors, and with the public are in focus during this cycle. It's a strong period for diplomatic relations, although a negative expression of this position could be bending over backwards to please rather than positive, friendly relations. It's a time when being a team player reaps the most rewards, and you may be mixing business with pleasure now. This may be a time when you are especially enjoying your career or position and making the most of it.

Venus graces your solar eleventh house from the 17th. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house until the 15th. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility. This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated now and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose.

Mars activates and energizes your solar eleventh house from the 15th. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

This position can also indicate including a lover in activities with friends, or finding romance through networking or other group/friend associations.

Until the 12th, the Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar ninth house. This is a cycle in which you seek to expand your experiences and awareness, whether through philosophical thinking, higher education, travel, or simply activities that take you away from your everyday routines. You may feel a little restless if you don't find ways to explore. It's an excellent period for looking at your life from a different perspective--a broader one--whether you initiate this process or you make contact with others who stimulate you to think about your circumstances differently. Your energy is strong, open, and friendly right now, you come across well to others, and you are a little bolder and adventurous than usual.

From the 12th, the Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle. You want to shine. Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

Career matters are strong this month, dear Sagittarius. Whether you are seeking it or not, you are in the spotlight. Show the most competent and responsible side of your nature now for maximum success. While there can be some backtracking and progress might seem slow, after the 12th, these matters clear up. A partner or partnership becomes clearer mid-month, as do financial matters. Many of you will be focusing on learning, improving your skills set, and possibly writing or speaking in new ways this month. Excitement on the home front is brewing. New and exciting energy is brought to your domestic life. There may be a scurry of activity at this time, or opportunities that seem to come out of the blue. From the 8th forward, your love life is especially private or quiet. This trend continues until January 2011, as Venus will be spending an unusual amount of time in your privacy and soul sector. You're less outwardly affectionate and require some time to soul-search about your love life. The 23rd brings new light on a romantic or creative endeavor. Emotions run high. Creatively, this is a month in which you are really finding yourself and connecting to your hidden or dormant talents.

Mercury is retrograde from August 20th to September 12th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. An argument over joint finances can also get you into hot water. Hold back. Because Virgo and Gemini are on the angles of your chart, you may be especially sensitive to all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues. Occurring in your solar tenth house this time, extra care should be exercised when communicating with the public, superiors, and co-workers. You may find that communications with bosses and co-workers, and other professional matters, can be tricky. Strive to be as clear as possible so that you are not misunderstood when dealing with the public. Put off making career decisions as much as possible for the time being. You may be re-thinking matters regarding your life path, but it's best to think rather than act for now, as your judgment may be compromised. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with authority figures during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.

In 2010, Jupiter conjuncts Uranus on June 8th and September 18th. This exciting aspect occurs in your solar fourth house. It's a time when the need for progressive change suddenly becomes apparent. We might take risks (perhaps, but not necessarily, foolish ones) for the sake of freedom under the Jupiter-Uranus influence. We can open ourselves up to new ways of thinking now. However, we could also too easily avoid taking responsibility for things that truly matter. We're open to new energies, approaches, and attitudes. Fortunate events occur as a direct result of our willingness to entertain the unusual and to think outside of the box. We are feeling brave, positive, and optimistic. For you, excitement on the home front is likely with this Jupiter-Uranus duo in your sector of home and family. New and exciting energy is brought to your domestic life. There may be a scurry of activity at this time, or opportunities that seem to come out of the blue.

Jupiter's alignment with Uranus twice this year has strong effects on you because Jupiter is your ruler. It places a big focus on communication and self-expression for you. While much of the year your focus is on inner wellness, comfort, and safety, you are also finding your voice and valuing your freedom. Many of you will be focusing on learning, improving your skills set, and possibly writing or speaking in new ways.

Venus continues to move through your solar eleventh house this month. This is a strong time for putting your ego aside and lowering your defenses and simply enjoying people. It's a good time for networking and settling disputes if there are differences to iron out with friends. Cooperation comes easily, and warm friendships can be made during this cycle. Personal freedom is especially important to you right now, and you won't enjoy any associations that limit you. It can also be a good time for earnings from business.

Mars energizes your solar eleventh house this month. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes. As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

Until the 12th of the month, the Sun highlights your solar eighth house. Your attention is inward, as well as on close personal relationships at a deeper level. Personal transformations, personal power, and intimate matters fulfill you most during this cycle. There may be a strong focus on other's money, such as the resources of a partner, inheritance, banking and loans, or taxes. You are more intense in your mood and disposition, and perhaps even secretive, at this time of year. You are more in touch with the deeper and even primal elements of your own personality, and more able to see these things in others. This can be a determined and personally powerful time of year if you apply the energy of this transit constructively.

From the 12th, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now. A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.

Competitive energies with associates and friends are likely in August, dear Sagittarius. These can be pleasant or disconcerting, sometimes both at once, but certainly stimulating. Friends are likely to turn to you for advice, and you could easily find yourself in the middle! Some of you might begin a new love relationship through a friend or networking efforts. Financial matters, particularly money earned from business, can be tense for the time being, although changes taking place now are likely to bring you to a much better place at a later date. Until the 23rd, you are feeling especially adventurous and philosophical. An energy boost has you thinking of breaking the routine and expanding your experiences. You're in a mostly cheerful mood and it's easy to find like-minded people to share it with. From the 23rd, career matters and responsibilities come into focus. If you've cut any corners in work projects recently, these will probably come back for review and redoing. The 24th can bring family and home matters to your attention.

Mercury is retrograde from August 20th to September 12th. All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. An argument over joint finances can also get you into hot water. Hold back. Because Virgo and Gemini are on the angles of your chart, you may be especially sensitive to all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues. Occurring in your solar tenth house this time, extra care should be exercised when communicating with the public, superiors, and co-workers. You may find that communications with bosses and co-workers, and other professional matters, can be tricky. Strive to be as clear as possible so that you are not misunderstood when dealing with the public. Put off making career decisions as much as possible for the time being. You may be re-thinking matters regarding your life path, but it's best to think rather than act for now, as your judgment may be compromised. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with authority figures during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.

Venus continues to transit your solar tenth house until the 27th. Relationships with authority figures, superiors, and with the public are in focus during this cycle. It's a strong period for diplomatic relations, although a negative expression of this position could be bending over backwards to please rather than positive, friendly relations. It's a time when being a team player reaps the most rewards, and you may be mixing business with pleasure now. This may be a time when you are especially enjoying your career or position and making the most of it.

Venus graces your solar eleventh house from the 27th. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house until the 31st. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility. This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated now and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose.